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Searching for humanity among algorithms

Political unrest, grave human injustice and the non-responsive attitude of governments to the demands of the people have always produced innovative ways of punishment. Masses take to the streets to...

HTS must unite partners to curb infighting

Syria is not Idlib. Syria’s new rulers, dominated by Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), have yet to learn that Syria is far more commanding, complex and complicated than Idlib, one of...

Misrepresentation of faith

I have been told, obliquely and bluntly, that my faith is not progressive. Not once, not twice, but several times by several people and on several occasions, I have been...

Golden nominations

It’s that time of the year where we have a lot of award shows coming up. This week we are taking a look at the recently announced Golden Globe nominations...

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Meena Janardhan

Writer/Editor/Consultant. She has over 25 years of experience in the fields of environmental journalism and publishing.

Fatima Almheiri

Fatima has always been passionate about mental health. She has a Bachelors in International Studies with a minor in Psychology. She joined the With Hope UAE volunteer group in 2019 and she is currently head of communications.

Michael Jansen

The author, a well-respected observer of Middle East affairs, has three books on the Arab-Israeli conflict.

Editorial

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BioNTech settles millions’ royalty issue

Pharma majors like BioNTech in Germany and Pfizer in the United States have made profits in billions of dollars in selling COVID vaccines which had ravaged the world in 2020...

28 Dec 2024

Coping with destruction unleashed by tsunamis

26 Dec 2024

The hard choice between starvation and hunger

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Letters To The Editor

Pant in trouble

It is true that the run out of Jaiswal, who was in line for another big knock, opened the flood gate of wickets for the Australian team. On a perusal...

Menace of inflation

Rising prices of essential foods have been a major heartache for citizens across the world. In developing countries like India, the inflation in basics...

28 Dec 2024

Ashwin’s swan song

This refers to your editorial “Swan song, too soon” in your edition dated 26.12.24 is bang on target. As in the case of M....

28 Dec 2024

Hatta festival

Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has organised the fourth edition of Hatta Cultural Nights, highlighting the cultural and natural riches of Hatta scheduled from 22nd December 2024 to...

Breathtaking fireworks

The residents of the United Arab Emirates and guests from all over the world get ready for a thrilling New Year 2025 welcome as the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority...

Greenland issue

The papers are reporting that Donald Trump wants Greenland as the 51st state or as a protectorate at least. Usually April Fool’s Day is April 1st, not December 25 but...

Rainy weather

Rain always plays a pleasant role in bringing down temperature, but in the winter rain turns the weather cool and allows people to enjoy cool days with their family and...

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